For over 50 years, California State Parks Foundation has been the leading statewide voice in advocating for parks and people, protecting the best of California for future generations.
Climate Resilience
We are leveraging science, education, activism, and policy to support climate-resilient parks. Learn More.
Access and Experiences
We believe that California’s state parks are essential to the health, happiness, and quality of life for all Californians. Learn More.
Park Excellence
We will continue fighting for a fully funded California state park system that has the staff and resources needed to thrive. Learn More.
Park Stewardship
We generate high-quality workday service projects to attend to unmet needs and engage Californians with their local parks. Learn More.
Bidwell Mansion Recovery Fund
On December 11, a tragic fire devastated Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park in Chico, California, leaving this beloved landmark in ruins. In the wake of this heartbreaking loss, we need your help to recover. Please donate today to help support the recovery efforts at Bidwell Mansion.
Proposition 4 has passed!
Proposition 4 — The Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024, has passed! The passage of Prop 4 authorizes up to $10 billion in bonds to help the state become more climate resilient. The investments in state parks will include $175 million in deferred maintenance, $50 million in sea level rise adaptation projects, and $200 million to build parks and recreational facilities in local communities.
CLIMATE REPORT
Read our first-of-its-kind report, "Building a Climate-Resilient California State Park System: Preserving Parks for Future Generations."
We not only must live with our day-to-day decisions, but we must be responsible for long-range decisions, the results of which may not show up for several hundred years.
